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- 5 Quick ‘Feel Better’ Tips for Exhausted Moms - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Rajasekhar ReddyIntroduction At the very beginning let us get to understand who actually exhausted moms are. These are those women who give their best to take care of their babies as well as maintain a healthy family. They have the most responsibilities of the whole family as well as their own children on ...
Views: 704(1 vote) - Best Anti Aging Products – Natural Beauty Care - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Sara BistonYou need to know that there are certain processes which are going to induce skin cell degeneration which is something rather inevitable. Of course, you shouldn’t be too worried as there are tons of things that you can start doing right away to slow down and in some instances to properly prevent ...
Views: 1278 - Sunscreen Benefits – Which One to Pick and Which Not to - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2016 from Sara BistonThere has been an increase in skin cancer cases during the recent years – coming at a time when the use of sunscreen has also rocketed. Sunscreen is usually applied as a form of protection against the harmful rays of the sun – I never send my daughter for outdoor activities without sunscreen. ...
Views: 1058 - Anti-Aging Skin Care Regimen: Secrets to a Younger Body - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2016 from Margaux DiazMost people wish to have a young looking skin if they have to party with their friends. Unfortunately, since people are aging, then their skin surface also ages. This makes them to avoid some of the parties and social places. This should never be a problem again. Why? The anti-aging skin care ...
Views: 1383 - Convenient Acne Products for a Quick Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Margaux DiazAcne products come in a variety of different forms and quantities and it is important to be able to look past this abundance in order to find the product that is most suitable for you. There is a great deal of choice but not everything that’s offered on the market is going to be helpful, let ...
Views: 1454 - The Best Way to Get Rid of Acne Depends Solely on Your Skin Structure - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Sara BistonThat’s right – there is no best way to get rid of acne. However, the truth is that doing so might be a lot easier than you think. If you are looking for a magic formula that works for everyone, including you, you are in the wrong place. Acne is not your harmless condition that you can take care ...
Views: 1087 - Anti-Aging Skin Care – Lets Look Young Once Again! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Sara BistonNow, it’s important to know that anti aging skin care doesn’t necessarily mean the intake of numerous skin care products and applying them on your face or other body parts. There is a whole bunch of things that you can consider doing if you want to slow down the aging process. Yes, you won’t be ...
Views: 1149 - Acne Treatments – How to Decide When To Use Them? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Margaux DiazAcne is a skin condition which affects at least half of the teenagers on the planet. It affects the skin on their face as it is most susceptible to allergens and other irritating factors of the everyday surrounding. In any case, this could be quite traumatic and rather shocking for a young ...
Views: 1143 - 5 Diet Tips for Menopause - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Laura DankofYou know one of the biggest struggles in menopause is trying to figure out what to eat. It seems that just looking at food can make you gain weight. Certainly your hormones have something to do with this, but so does stress, how much sleep you get and environmental toxins. That is what makes ...
Views: 1258 - Do it Yourself Womens Beauty and Fashion Tips - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Brandon LeibowitzEver have trouble zipping up your favorite dress before work in the morning? No roommate to help you fasten a bracelet with a pesky clasp? These problems will be a thing of the past with a few easy tips and tricks. Here are five do it yourself fashion and beauty tips will have you feeling like ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - What Causes Wrinkles and How to Prevent Them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Sara BistonWrinkles may be a sign that you’re aging, alright, but those creases and folds in no way signal that you’re starting to get rusty when it comes to caring for your skin. Wrinkles will surface on your skin at some point in your life but that should not discourage you from genuinely caring for ...
Views: 1257 - Women regain fertility loss from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) by losing weight - by Submitted on May 17, 2016 from Victor MarchionePolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can lead to infertility in women, but research suggests exercise and weight loss can help women regain fertility. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine system disorder affecting female fertility and reproduction. Ovaries become enlarged and small ...
Views: 791 - Recognizing Body Image Issues - by Submitted on May 08, 2016 from Stephanie EissingerRecognizing that there is a body image issue is the first step to making a positive difference in how body image is influencing your life or that of someone you care about. Individually the signs listed below do not mean the person has a disturbed image, but, if there are numerous signs ...
Views: 2090 - Halt Illness Before it Arrives with Preventive Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Lorraine MaitaWe think of screening exams such as pap, mammography, PSA and other tests as preventive medicine, however, these as well as many others are really early detection. To truly prevent an illness, you must seek early signs of its development and/or take precautions to prevent it. What is ...
Views: 1081 - Fibromyalgia symptoms in men and women, symptoms checklist, and tender points identified - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia symptoms can vary greatly and overlap with many other health conditions, which can make it much more difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia – especially because the underlying mechanisms still aren’t fully understood. Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific test for fibromyalgia, and ...
Views: 1147 - Asthma risk in women linked to obesity - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found that women’s risk of asthma increases with obesity. Almost nine percent of Americans have asthma. Normal-weight individuals have a seven percent incidence of asthma, compared to eight percent rates among those who are overweight. Among obese Americans, 11 percent were found ...
Views: 1280 - Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting) Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukEnuresis or bedwetting is a common childhood condition, although the problem may also persist into adulthood in some cases. There is similarity between urinary symptoms in childhood, such as nocturnal enuresis (NE) and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, and OAB in adulthood. Causes Normally, ...
Views: 11772 - Do You Have A Shared Meaning For Your Marriage? Happy Marriages Do! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola Beer“Marriage isn’t just about raising kids, splitting chores, and making love. It can also have a spiritual dimension that has to do with creating an inner life together — a culture rich with rituals, and an appreciation for your roles and goals that link you..." according to Gottmans 40 years of ...
Views: 1658 - Do You Have A Shared Meaning For Your Marriage? Happy Marriages Do! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola Beer“Marriage isn’t just about raising kids, splitting chores, and making love. It can also have a spiritual dimension that has to do with creating an inner life together — a culture rich with rituals, and an appreciation for your roles and goals that link you..." according to Gottmans 40 years of ...
Views: 1528 - Why Waist Cinchers and It’s Varied Types with Flexibility-To-Work? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Adler ConwayAre you willing to accomplish a smoother silhouette instantly? Try wearing cinchers! If you want to have permanent reduced smaller waistline, then it is worth giving it a shot to these garments. Shaping garments can give you that instant long-term results for which you craved for. These garments ...
Views: 812 - Michael Mantell on Beach Body Madness in March - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Michael MantellIt’s that time of the year. It all starts popping up in the – often nonsense – media stirring headlines in late March, early April. “Get Flat Abs in 5 Minutes.” Yeah, right. “Get Your Beach Body Now!” Dream on. If you type “bikini body” or “beach body” into your Google search engine, you will ...
Views: 1446 - Fibromyalgia risk in women increased with poor sleep habits, new treatment uses potential drug targets for poor sleep - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia risk in women is increased with poor sleep habits, but a new treatment uses potential drug targets for poor sleep to reduce the risk of fibromyalgia. The findings come from researchers in Norway who uncovered the association between fibromyalgia risk and poor sleep. The researchers ...
Views: 987 - Kidney disease in women linked to higher risk of peripheral arterial disease, poor leg circulation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneKidney disease in women is linked to a higher risk of peripheral arterial disease and poor leg circulation. The new study looked at nearly 3,200 individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the researchers found that women under the age of 70 with kidney disease had a 53 percent greater ...
Views: 826 - Reducing endometriosis pain and relieving symptoms tested in new potential drug study - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study tested a potential drug for reducing endometriosis pain and relieving symptoms. Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder in which cells in the uterus lining grow out to other areas of the body. The condition might result in a hysterectomy. Current treatment methods for endometriosis ...
Views: 888 - High LDL cholesterol in pregnant women raises child’s risk of high LDL in adulthood - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHigh LDL cholesterol in pregnant women raises the child’s risk of high LDL in adulthood. The researchers looked at over 500 mother/offspring pairs and found that high LDL levels in mothers prior to becoming pregnant increased the risk of their child having high LDL levels upon entering ...
Views: 993 - Abdominal hernia repair recovery takes longer than expected, especially in women - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAbdominal hernia repair recovery has been found to take longer than expected, especially in women. The findings from the Mayo Clinic suggest that patients should be able to quickly return to their normal activities following an abdominal hernia repair, but many patients still experience pain and ...
Views: 803 - Diabetes during pregnancy, glucose intolerance associated with low breast milk supply - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDiabetes during pregnancy and glucose intolerance are associated with lower breast milk supply. The findings, published in Breastfeeding Medicine, revealed that maternal glucose intolerance can have a negative impact on lactation. Insulin resistance is common among obese women and obesity is ...
Views: 1051 - Gestational diabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes after pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only occurs during a woman’s pregnancy, although data shows that it can turn into type 2 diabetes after a person gives birth. Your body needs glucose for energy, but too much glucose in the blood is not good for a baby. If you have blood sugar ...
Views: 963 - Urine leaks in osteoporosis improve with physical therapy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUrine leaks, or urinary incontinence, are common among women with osteoporosis, but new findings suggest urine leaks can be combated with physical therapy. Physical therapy to help improve urine leaks is focused on pelvic muscle training, which was shown to offer dramatic ...
Views: 795 - Chocolate offers health benefits during pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe health benefits of chocolate have long been studied, and now presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, as researchers explored the benefits of chocolate during pregnancy. So far noted benefits of chocolate during pregnancy include ...
Views: 915 - Meditation helps relieve pain from breast cancer biopsy: study - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMeditation and music may be effective for pain relief and anxiety management in breast cancer biopsy patients. A new study conducted at the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C. revealed alternative methods of helping patients cope with pain and stress during the procedure. Standard ...
Views: 779 - ADHD and obesity risk higher in girls: Study - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found that girls with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a higher risk of becoming obese than girls without the condition. The Mayo Clinic conducted the study with 1,000 girls to uncover their findings. They suggest that girls with ADHD have double the risk of ...
Views: 1096 - Flu vaccine effectiveness for pregnant women determined by trimester - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe effectiveness of the influenza (flu) vaccine for pregnant women is determined by the trimester the woman is in when she receives the shot. The findings were presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
Views: 751 - Anxiety and depression reduced in women during women-only cardiac rehabilitation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAnxiety and depression can be reduced in women who partake in women-only cardiac rehabilitation programs. Women are less inclined to enroll in a cardiac rehab which could be highly beneficial for their heart health as cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women ...
Views: 944 - Avoid Pimple Popping with Makeup alternatives - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Margaux DiazPimples are milder than a fully blown acne attack. However, both conditions are brought about by clogged pores. Acne is the inflammation of the skin in which the secreted sebum collects in the pores of the skin and gets clogged therein. Why do I get Teen Acne? When androgen hormones increases ...
Views: 1789 - Antiperspirant, deodorant harm underarm bacteria: Study - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAntiperspirant and deodorant may keep you dry and smelling good, but new findings suggest they good bacteria of the underarm. Although the researchers are unaware whether the disruption of bacteria has any negative consequences, it is still important to note there is possibility that ...
Views: 825 - Estrogen Dominance: What You Need to Know? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from Margaux DiazAs breast cancer is affecting over 200,000 women in the U.S every year, it is now the most common cancer in women. We’ve also started to notice that adolescent girls are gradually reaching their stages of puberty as early as 8 years old. Now, most woman can say they’ve experienced PMS, and ...
Views: 1595 - Can a Thyroid Problem Cause Eyelash Loss? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Sara BistonThe eyelash is a beauty enhancer. Many times people with longer eyelashes are considered to be beautiful. The more one has longer eyelashes, the more the beauty in them stands out. Therefore, every woman would strive to have longer eyelashes. A person can have long eyelashes due to genetic ...
Views: 5060 - Acne And Blemishes: Know The Difference - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Sara BistonEverybody wants to feel and look good. Feeling good happens on the inside while looking good is about what people see on the outside. Feeling and looking good manifests outwardly as confidence, which actually exudes from the inside. In the present world, looking good is associated with having ...
Views: 1988 - Is Acne A Disease? Know Its Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Sara BistonAcne majorly occurs or results from the clogging of the pores of the skin. The effects of skin pores clogging are mainly on the face. Also, the neck and the chest may be affected. Sometimes, they even occur on the neck. Heredity and testosterone levels in the body are involved in the ...
Views: 1290 - Latex Waist Trainer: Time to Shape up! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2016 from Adler ConwayWaist training has been acclaimed since the 1990s when waist cinching was in rage. Latex waist trainers are new in the line of products listed in waist training. Celebrities have hyped the use of waist trainers in recent times and women are gradually taking to waist training. Waist training is ...
Views: 1101 - Non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancer, harming seniors - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAccording to an article published online by JAMA Oncology, around 16% of seniors (65 or older) may have received non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancers. The reason they do so is because of limited life expectancies of less than 10 years. The health guidelines currently in ...
Views: 1085 - 3 Facial Exercises for Upper Lip Lines and Wrinkles - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2016 from Sara BistonA common sign of aging is the appearance of lines around the lips. Unfortunately, these lines are commonly caused by facial expressions and movements that we are used to without knowing or assuming that they cannot harm us. Yes, applying facial expressions may be inevitable, but it is the ...
Views: 10328(1 vote) - Women are better protected against the flu than men - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Victor MarchioneLatest findings suggest that women have better protection and are better defended against the flu compared to men. Estrogen is found to help ward of the flu virus which may explain why men experience the flu worse than women. Furthermore, the findings may help create more effective flu ...
Views: 986 - Thyroid disease can have significant effects on fertility, pregnancy, suggests a new review - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearch has found that thyroid disease can have significant implications on fertility and pregnancy and women presenting reproductive health issues should be screened for thyroid problems. Thyroid hormones help control the metabolism and these same hormones also play a role in growth and ...
Views: 891 - 5 Things, I Wish, My Husband Knew Earlier About Menopause - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Margaux DiazLife seems to be an exciting journey from birth, ambitious and full of high expectations, against all the odds that await humanity. Being a woman, the physical changes that come with adolescence and into puberty and the attention all these bring in the society is no small thing. Then comes the ...
Views: 1371 - Uneven Body Shape Makes A Lady Distractive, Regain Attractive Figure Easily! - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Adler ConwayBeing a lady, anyone would like to get loved and admired by everyone. Ladies nowadays are inspired from the glamorous celebrities and try to maintain their body shape. The glamorous celebrities do maintain their body shape precisely with the perfect hourglass figure that is admired by the ladies ...
Views: 2050 - Playing field uneven for Canadian female athletes - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonIt can be difficult for many elite athletes to find sufficient funding to allow them to train full-time. That said, it is arguably most difficult for women in Canada. This inequality is exemplified through the professionally-run Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). Featuring some of the ...
Views: 1016 - How Anti-Inflammatory Diet Works for Chronic Pain in Menopause? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Margaux DiazIf you are in peri-menopause or already into menopause, chances are high that you could have experienced chronic pains during this period. Joint pains are common among people as they age. You probably would feel some stiffness, aching and swelling around your joints and sometimes you would feel ...
Views: 2380 - Facts to know about effects of Smoking on Fertility, Infertility & IVF - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from Dr.Rupal ShahSmoking is the largest cause of preventable death in the world. Smoking causes 90% of all deaths from lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It increases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, several types of cancer, infertility, stillbirth, sudden infant death ...
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